How To Make The Best Tzatziki Sauce
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
How To Make The Best Tzatziki Sauce
Description
The preparation starts by shredding English cucumber and combining it with thick plain Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl. Fresh lemon zest and a tablespoon of lemon juice provide a bright acidity, while minced garlic adds pungency. Chopped fresh dill contributes a fragrant herbaceous quality, and olive oil enriches the sauce with smoothness and body. Salt and black pepper are added to taste.
All ingredients are mixed thoroughly to produce a cohesive creamy sauce with fresh, tangy, and slightly garlicky flavor. The shredded cucumber adds moisture and a mild crunch to the texture. This tzatziki can be served as a dip for vegetables or pita, a sauce for grilled meats, or a spread for sandwiches.
The sauce should be chilled and kept tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 cup English cucumber shredded
- 1 lemon zested + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the cucumber with a cheese grater. Zest and juice the lemon. Then chop the dill and garlic.
- Set out a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well. Then salt and pepper as needed. You can also add additional lemon juice if you so desire.
Notes
- Store the tzatziki tightly covered in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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